I think you are overlooking the main purpose. It's not meant to eliminate cars. Its meant to be a faster, more accurate means of public transportation. For exam

I think you are overlooking the main purpose. It's not meant to eliminate cars. Its meant to be a faster, more accurate means of public transportation. For example I live in Manhattan; walking, subways, taxis and buses are the main means of transportation. Having a car is not affordable and ends up being an inconvenience. Walking obviously isnt practical all the time. Cabs are expensive. So for people who need to get around are left with buses and the subway. Both run on specific schedules (which arent always great) and often times you need to take multiple variations to get to the final destination (or remotely close). If a pod system existed here it would allow me to travel faster and more accurately. I can run on my own schedule and go direct. Lets also not forget the green factors from eliminating hundreds of buses and subways.